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Reflections on Pope Francis
April 10, 2024 Wednesday General Audience, St. Peter’s Square (Personal Photo)
By Jacquelyne Rocan
Like so many throughout the world, I enjoyed a beautiful Easter celebration on April 20, rejoicing in the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and His triumph over death. I watched the coverage of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, preside over the Urbi et Orbi message from Rome and then travel throughout St. Peter’s Square in the Popemobile to give his blessings to those gathered in the square. It was a beautiful moment of love and I thought a good sign that the pope was continuing to heal after his recent health issues and long hospital stay.
Continue reading “Reflections on Pope Francis”The Great Omission
The love of Christ urges us to bring the truth of the gospel to the world. How well are you spreading the good news through authentic love and patience to your family, friends and others? Are you inspiring others to have a powerful relationship with Christ? Do you spread Christ’s love to others?
Continue reading “The Great Omission”Sanctify Your Work
Today is International Workers’ Day and the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. Do you think about the spiritual dimension of your work?
Continue reading “Sanctify Your Work”The Mercy of God
As we continue to live in Divine Mercy, here are a few resolutions I found in my notes from Pope Francis as we continue to honor his rich legacy.
Continue reading “The Mercy of God”Life and Legacy
As we continue to mourn Pope Francis‘s earthly departure, I’m reflecting on his life and legacy. I wanted to share a few thoughts from his funeral mass and pray you and I, by grace, live with a similar disposition and attitude:
Continue reading “Life and Legacy”Divine Mercy
Mercy is heartfelt sympathy for another’s distress, impelling us to support and assist if we can. As St. Thomas Aquinas says, “Mercy takes its name—misericordia—from denoting a person’s compassionate heart for another’s unhappiness.” Our beloved Pope Francis, laid to rest yesterday, was known for his merciful approach to leading the church.
Continue reading “Divine Mercy”Divine Guidance
Edith Stein once said the limitless loving devotion to God, and the gift God makes of Himself to you, are the highest elevation of which the heart is capable; it is the highest degree of prayer. Our exterior lives reflect the interior. Do you reflect the guiding hand of the Spirit?
Continue reading “Divine Guidance”Invitation to Something More
Recently I was meditating on the following reflection from Ron Rolheiser OMI that I wanted to share:
Here’s an example of an invitation that lies at the very heart of the Sermon on the Mount. At one point, Jesus invites us to a “virtue that goes deeper than that of the scribes and the Pharisees.” It’s easy to miss the point here because, almost without exception, we tend to think that Jesus is referring to the hypocrisy of some of the scribes and Pharisees. He isn’t.
Continue reading “Invitation to Something More”The Door of Something More
I’ve always been fascinated with doors. Mainly on vacation in foreign countries I snap pictures of interesting doors as I stroll down the historical streets especially in Europe.
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Smitten With Goodness 